by Hugh Bassett | May 22, 2026 | News
Corneal opacity (Nigeria). Photograph: Dr Ebeogu Ogochukwu Wisdom / The Eyesavers Network International A new nationwide study published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology has found that nearly one in 10 adults aged 35 years and older in The Gambia are living...
by Hugh Bassett | May 13, 2026 | News
Photograph: Astrid Leck A new study published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology provides important evidence on cataract surgery services in Nepal, showing high levels of surgical coverage but a continuing need to improve postoperative outcomes. The work,...
by Hugh Bassett | May 13, 2026 | News
Photograph: Terry Cooper A major new international research collaboration is set to explore how the eye can reveal early signs of several diseases, bringing cutting-edge artificial intelligence and imaging technology to populations that stand to...
by Hugh Bassett | May 7, 2026 | News
The International Centre for Eye Health (ICEH) at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine has been officially designated as a new WHO Collaborating Centre for Eye Care and Vision. The World Health Organization and ICEH have worked together closely for...
by Hugh Bassett | Apr 17, 2026 | News
As eye care services expand to meet growing global demand, a paper in JAMA Ophthalmology highlights the need to consider environmental impact alongside patient outcomes and cost. The Viewpoint article highlights a comparative unit, the ICFER, first proposed in 2024,...